Fresno Unified Pays $1.76 Million to Settle Lawsuit With School Nurses

  • Fresno Unified reached an agreement in a lawsuit filed by three school nurses, agreeing to pay out $1.76 million.
  • The school nurses alleged discrimination and retaliation, saying they were passed over for jobs despite years of experience.
  • Attorney Howard Sagaser hopes that the costs of the settlement will push the district to make overdue changes.

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Fresno Unified has reached an agreement with three current and former employees, agreeing to pay $1.76 million to the plaintiffs.

Director of Health Services and Superintendent Misty Her’s cousin, Xai “Liz” Torres, awarded positions to younger nurses with less experience, the lawsuit said.

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